Infection Control Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Infection Control Registered Nurse role is onsite at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas. Compensation is $39–$44 per hour; the posting also notes a shift differential of $2.00–$4.50. VitalCore Health Strategies provides correctional health care services. The nurse manages infection-control program responsibilities while delivering nursing care within the applicable scope of practice. The role supports a safe, sanitary environment and helps prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections across facilities.

What you'll do

• Manage infection-control program responsibilities and maintain national infection-control standards
• provide nursing care within state practice requirements
• delegate and supervise nursing activities within staff scope
• maintain accurate reports and records
• administer medications and monitor patients
• record medical information and vital signs
• monitor and report changes in patient condition
• coordinate patient care with healthcare team members
• prepare patients for examinations or treatments
• maintain supplies and support a safe, sanitary environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

infection control

correctional healthcare

lansing ks

lansing correctional facility

vitalcore health strategies

$39-$44/hr

shift differential

cpr certification

rn license

infection prevention

full-time day

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• employee assistance program and discount center
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• annual incentive bonus
• holiday pay.

Why this role

Requires an active state Registered Nurse license, CPR certification, and a bachelor's-prepared (or higher) nurse with healthcare infection-control experience. Infection-control certification from a nationally recognized organization is required or must be obtained within six months of hire. Full-time day schedule is stated; the posting also includes 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule details.

About the employer

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.